Postdoctoral Researcher, sedimentology and geochemistry of eolian and marine deposits - Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Postdoctoral Researcher, sedimentology and geochemistry of eolian and marine deposits - Norman, Oklahoma, USA
20 November 2023 - 10:41
Norman,
United States
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Logistics
The position is a funded two-year grant investigating the effects of mineral dusts on primary producer community structure, resultant biomarkers, iron geochemistry, and organic carbon contents in Cenozoic marine sediment.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Start date is flexible, but no later than September 1, 2024.
Compensation include a salary of $55,000/yr, health insurance, paid time off and other benefits, including access to professional development workshops through OU’s Center for Faculty Excellence, the National Postdoc Association, and the Postdoc Academy.
The successful candidate will join the sedimentary/environmental geology and paleoclimate lab group in OU Geosciences, working closely with Dr. Lynn Soreghan and others in her lab group.
The successful candidate will work at the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus, but will travel for required field and lab work.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Start date is flexible, but no later than September 1, 2024.
Compensation include a salary of $55,000/yr, health insurance, paid time off and other benefits, including access to professional development workshops through OU’s Center for Faculty Excellence, the National Postdoc Association, and the Postdoc Academy.
The successful candidate will join the sedimentary/environmental geology and paleoclimate lab group in OU Geosciences, working closely with Dr. Lynn Soreghan and others in her lab group.
The successful candidate will work at the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus, but will travel for required field and lab work.
Description
The University of Oklahoma is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in the general areas of sedimentology and geochemistry of eolian (loess, dust, sand) and marine deposits.
Tasks
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research as part of a funded two-year grant investigating the effects of mineral dusts on primary producer community structure, resultant biomarkers, iron geochemistry, and organic carbon contents in Cenozoic marine sediment. This research has implications for the roles of atmospheric dust on carbon cycling in the Earth system.
The successful candidate will join the sedimentary/environmental geology and paleoclimate lab group in OU Geosciences, working closely with Dr. Lynn Soreghan and others in her lab group. The candidate will help plan and organize field sampling campaigns, conduct fieldwork, analyze and interpret sediment data from outcrop and from archived core, and be mentored to publish papers emanating from this work.
The selected candidate must have a strong background in geology and geochemistry, ideally with experience in mineral-dust deposits, and excellent data management and analytical skills. Additional responsibilities include conducting sedimentologic and (organic- and inorganic) geochemical analyses, helping to mentor more junior group members, including graduate and undergraduate students, and helping to manage the lab. The successful candidate will interact with an interdisciplinary team that includes researchers in organic geochemistry, iron geochemistry, zircon geochronology, and paleobiology, at several institutions in both the US (Florida State University and MIT) and Argentina (University of Rio Negro).
The successful candidate will work at the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus, but will travel for required field and lab work.
The successful candidate will join the sedimentary/environmental geology and paleoclimate lab group in OU Geosciences, working closely with Dr. Lynn Soreghan and others in her lab group. The candidate will help plan and organize field sampling campaigns, conduct fieldwork, analyze and interpret sediment data from outcrop and from archived core, and be mentored to publish papers emanating from this work.
The selected candidate must have a strong background in geology and geochemistry, ideally with experience in mineral-dust deposits, and excellent data management and analytical skills. Additional responsibilities include conducting sedimentologic and (organic- and inorganic) geochemical analyses, helping to mentor more junior group members, including graduate and undergraduate students, and helping to manage the lab. The successful candidate will interact with an interdisciplinary team that includes researchers in organic geochemistry, iron geochemistry, zircon geochronology, and paleobiology, at several institutions in both the US (Florida State University and MIT) and Argentina (University of Rio Negro).
The successful candidate will work at the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus, but will travel for required field and lab work.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
-PhD in geosciences or a closely related field relevant to the project
-Demonstrated experience in relevant areas of sedimentology and geochemistry
-Strong writing skills as evidenced by published work in the peer-reviewed science literature
-Strong project management, and interpersonal communication skills
-Ability to work as part of a diverse team
-Ability to travel internationally
Preferred Qualifications:
-Demonstrated research experience working with dust datasets
-Experience in quantitative data analysis
-Geological field experience and knowledge and compliance with field and lab safety
-PhD in geosciences or a closely related field relevant to the project
-Demonstrated experience in relevant areas of sedimentology and geochemistry
-Strong writing skills as evidenced by published work in the peer-reviewed science literature
-Strong project management, and interpersonal communication skills
-Ability to work as part of a diverse team
-Ability to travel internationally
Preferred Qualifications:
-Demonstrated research experience working with dust datasets
-Experience in quantitative data analysis
-Geological field experience and knowledge and compliance with field and lab safety
Applications
The application file must contain:
A single pdf with: 1) A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing your motivation to pursue this work, and summarizing how your research interests and experiences bear on this research, 2) your current CV (including publications), and 3) contact details for two references. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Start date is flexible, but no later than September 1, 2024.
A single pdf with: 1) A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing your motivation to pursue this work, and summarizing how your research interests and experiences bear on this research, 2) your current CV (including publications), and 3) contact details for two references. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Start date is flexible, but no later than September 1, 2024.
Application deadline
Further information
For any further inquiries, please contact Lynn Soreghan (Lsoreg@ou.edu)
Further information:
The OU School of Geosciences’ mission and vision, academic programs, and research and teaching facilities can be found on the OU website (https://www.ou.edu/mcee/geosciences). The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information.
Compensation include a salary of $55,000/yr, health insurance, paid time off and other benefits, including access to professional development workshops through OU’s Center for Faculty Excellence, the National Postdoc Association, and the Postdoc Academy.
Further information:
The OU School of Geosciences’ mission and vision, academic programs, and research and teaching facilities can be found on the OU website (https://www.ou.edu/mcee/geosciences). The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information.
Compensation include a salary of $55,000/yr, health insurance, paid time off and other benefits, including access to professional development workshops through OU’s Center for Faculty Excellence, the National Postdoc Association, and the Postdoc Academy.
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